Geranium Reflections

An increasingly popular cottage garden and border plant now available from seed in this exclusive designer mixture. Only large flowered, border varieties have been selected in shades of blue, purple, pink and white, including 'Splish Splash', a striking blue and white bicolor. Without doubt the cheapest way to grow a wonderful range of colors. Flowers early to mid summer. Heights range from 12-24 inches.

Height: 24 inches; Type/hardiness: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial; Prefers sun or part shade; Flowers: Early to Mid-Summer; Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Sowing:

Sow from February to late June in a good free-draining seed compost just covering the seed with compost or vermiculite. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal inside a polythene bag. Leave at a temperature of 55-60F. If no germination has occurred after 4-6 weeks, place in a refrigerator for 3-6 weeks. During this period observe regularly and remove from the fridge if the seeds start to germinate. After 3-6 weeks return to 55-60F.

Growing:

Transplant when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots and grow on in a cold frame. Plant out the following spring 24 inches apart in a moist, well drained soil in full sun or part shade.

Aftercare:

Cutting back old flowering stems keeps the plants tidy and often encourages a further flush of flowers.

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